This week, MacSparky is sponsored by SoundSource, a utility I use daily. The problem with the Mac’s native sound controls is that they are designed for people who need them once every few years. If you need to adjust your sound settings more than that,…
Continue reading →Focused 197: Feel Good Productivity
Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we consider the role of happiness and joy in meaningful productivity. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book…
Listen & read notes →Vision Pro Walk-through
I’ve heard from several Labs members asking for a basic Vision Pro walk-through.
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Vision Pro Notes: Productivity
Yesterday, I wrote my notes about the Vision Pro hardware and its interface. Here are my notes on productivity: visionOS has roots in iPadOS, and it shows. You’ll be disappointed if you are looking for a Vision Pro to replace a Mac. Instead, I’ve focused…
Continue reading →Vision Pro Notes: The Hardware and Interface
Now that I’ve logged some serious hours in the Vision Pro, I thought I’d share some thoughts about it. This post focuses on the hardware and interface: Strapping into the Vision Pro does feel a little bit like getting ready to make a spacewalk.…
Continue reading →Tips for Repeating Tasks in OmniFocus
After hearing from a few Labs members asking about this, I walk you through how I use the customizable Repeat feature in OmniFocus for many of my tasks, in several of my roles.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Vision Pro “Lifeline” Call
We had a meetup in the MacSparky Labs a few days ago about how we’re doing with the Vision Pro, where we answered questions and discussed whether or not we’re keeping these new gizmos. It was a lot of fun and quite informative, with members sharing their experiences and workflows. …
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Mac Power Users 731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal”
Apple Vision Pro is here. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I share our initial thoughts on Apple’s first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity, and then answer some listener questions about the…
Listen & read notes →Automators 147: Smart Home Automation with Robert Spivack
On this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I are joined by smart-home guru Robert Spivack to talk about everything from HomeKit and Matter, to Thread and WiFi. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs: Find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster.…
Listen & read notes →The Lab Report for February 9, 2024
It’s time for the latest Lab Report from MacSparky, covering this week’s Apple news and updates…This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?